• Honest: Does the agent have a good, honest reputation? Real estate agents build their reputation on high standards of business practices. • Knowledgeable: Is the agent familiar with the current housing market and able to help with price issues strategically? How well does the agent know the area/ neighborhood? • Organized: How organized is the agent? An agent must pay close attention to your specific needs, and be quick to follow leads and communicate with you and others involved. • Passionate: Is the agent passionate about real estate and does he/she love the job? You want someone who will work harder and longer for you, producing better results than someone who simply treats their job like a hobby or just a way to earn extra income. • Personable: How friendly is the agent? Agents sincerely interested in helping you will “go the extra mile with a smile.” • Self-motivated: How motivated is the agent? Real estate agents are commission-only, and those who are successful are self-motivated to work hard because what benefits their clients also benefits them. • Tech-savvy: Is the agent up-to-date and familiar with the latest technology for marketing homes, including a personal website, social media setup, user-friendly home search options, and quality presentations online with high- resolution images of homes, accompanied by videos and slideshows? You don’t want to work with someone who’s behind the times. • Tenacious: How strong is the agent’s work ethic?
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